You’ll want to take time to explore Macknade Fine Foods, the 10,000 sq ft of foodie heaven in Faversham. Follow your nose through the food hall, selling everything from craft beers to exotic fruit, fresh bread to local wines. Experience the café, visit the butchery or choose from over 150 different cheeses on the delicatessen. Open Monday to Saturday – 9am to 6pm – and Sunday – 10am to 4pm.

Stefano Cuomo, the Managing Director, is the sixth generation of the family business at Macknade. Stefano’s parents were the pioneers behind his venture, originally from the island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples, they came to Faversham and brought with them their continental, all encompassing food culture. Today, Macknade showcases the very best food and drink with influences from Italy, Kent and all over the world.

They’ve also opened an in-house florist, wonderfully named, The Floral Madam, offering custom bouquets, indoor plants & a selection of gorgeous gifts. The best of fresh food and flowers? We’re obsessed already…